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Santa Run 5k

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 12 Dec, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

The Santa Run 5k is coming to town! Join us on Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 AM for this annual Christmas classic.

Whether you are jolly jogging, Santa sprinting, winter wonderland walking or reindeer rolling, this family-friendly event is open to all ages and abilities.

All registrants receive a full Santa suit (complete with a beard) to wear during the race and keep, as well as a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines as our gift to you!

In the true spirit of the season, $10 of your registration goes to one of five local nonprofits you choose! This year, the Santa Run 5k is supporting Team Run Free, Living History Farms, Girls on the Run, Children's Cancer Connection, Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa.
Enjoy delicious hot chocolate at the finish line. Then, head over to SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for the Christmas party of the year!

Guarantee your spot on the Nice List, and sign up today!

Races Offered

Santa Run 5k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Des Moines.

thermostat Temperature

-4.0° / 3.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

-9.0° / -0.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:33

nightlight Sunset

17:46

About Des Moines

Learn more about the host city, Des Moines.

Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months. History enthusiasts will find 110 historic sites in and around the city as part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The city appeals to travelers with an interest in the arts who marvel at the architecture of the State Capitol with its five domes, including the large main dome with its gleaming 23-karat gold surface. The city has a good art museum, a symphony that performs in the downtown Civic Center, and a big annual arts festival that draws visitors from across Iowa and beyond.